Question Q.6Discuss with examplesGS1GS1

The peninsular location of India provides opportunities for harnessing non-conventional energy resources. Discuss with examples. (10 Marks, 150 words)

Introduction

Amidst rising global temperatures (1.1-1.06°C by IPCC) and push towards decarbonization has led to exploring opportunities for harnessing non-conventional energy resources. These include solar, wind, wave, geothermal, thermal differential energy forms.

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[Diagram showing Renewable and Non-conventional energy sources with branches to: Solar energy (Gujarat), Wind energy (Andhra Pradesh), Nuclear energy (Tamil Nadu), Wave energy (Tamil Nadu), Pumped hydrostorage, and Geothermal sources]

OPPORTUNITIES FOR HARNESSING ENERGY RESOURCES

1Southern states with tropical climate holds abundant solar energy potential

2India crossed 150 GW solar generator

2[10,000 km] of Indian coastline and Bay of Bengal Arabian Sea

3High potential of [winds] of western and southern Ghats → onshore wind energy → offshore wind energy

4Ocean Thermal differential (OTEC) based power generation using [Indian ocean]

5India's nuclear development program and abundant [Thorium Reserves] in Monazite sands (in 25% global storage)

CHALLENGES:

Intermittency of solar energy

Wind integration challenges and Transport infrastructure

Uncertainty with investment and Law of private sector participation

Capital intensive projects with huge gestation period

Policy support via National solar Mission, offshore Policies along with Research and development of clean Technology is need of the hour. Green Good Program is step in right direction

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Flowchart showing renewable and non-conventional energy sources with specific state examples: Solar energy (Gujarat), Wind energy (Andhra Pradesh), Nuclear energy (Tamil Nadu), Wave energy (Tamil Nadu), Pumped hydrostorage, Geothermal sources

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Specific state-wise examples
Links to global climate change context
Clear introduction with IPCC reference

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Topper

MONIKA SRIVASTAVA

AIR 162025

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world

Non-conventional energy resources

India's peninsular location and renewable energy

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